MSI MS-98H9 User Manual

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MS-98H9

(v1.x) Industrial Computer Board

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Preface MS-98H9

Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTER­NATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guar­antee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under con­tinual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.

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is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation.

Revision History

Revision Date

V1.0 2015/ 11

Technical Support

If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alterna­tively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.

Visit the MSI website for technical guide, BIOS
updates, driver updates, and other information:

http://www.msi.com/service/download/

Contact our technical sta󰘯 at:

http://support.msi.com/

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Safety Instructions

￭ Always read the safety instructions carefully.
￭ Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
￭ Keep this equipment away from humidity.
￭ Lay this equipment on a reliable at surface before setting it up.
￭ The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the

equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

￭ Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V

before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

￭ Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

anything over the power cord.

￭ Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or mod-

ule.

￭ All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
￭ Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

shock.

￭ If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by ser-

vice personnel:

◯ The power cord or plug is damaged.
◯ Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
◯ The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
◯ The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according

to User’s Manual.

◯ The equipment has dropped and damaged.
◯ The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

￭ DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDI-

TIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 60oC (140oF), IT MAY DAM­AGE THE EQUIPMENT.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

警告使用者:
這是甲類資訊產品，在居住的環境中使用時，可能會造成無線電干擾，在這種情

況下，使用者會被要求採取某些適當的對策。

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Chemical Substances Information

In compliance with chemical substances regulations, such as the EU REACH
Regulation (Regulation EC No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the
Council), MSI provides the information of chemical substances in products at:

http://www.msi.com/html/popup/csr/evmtprtt_pcm.html

Battery Information

European Union:

Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be
disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the
public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in
compliance with the local regulations.

Taiwan:

For better environmental protection, waste batteries should
be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.

California, USA:

The button cell battery may contain perchlorate material and requires special
handling when recycled or disposed of in California.

For further information please visit:

http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

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CE Conformity

Hereby, Micro-Star International CO., LTD declares that this device
is in compliance with the essential safety requirements and other
relevant provisions set out in the European Directive.

FCC-A Radio Frequency
Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at his own expense.

Notice 1

The changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Notice 2

Shielded interface cables and AC power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.

VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

WEEE Statement

Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on
August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and electronic equipment”
cannot be discarded as municipal waste anymore and manufacturers
of covered electronic equipment will be obligated to take back such products at
the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the product take back require­ments at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU. You
can return these products to local collection points.

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CONTENTS

Copyright Notice ............................................................................................ ii

Trademarks ................................................................................................... ii

Revision History ............................................................................................ ii

Technical Support .......................................................................................... ii

Safety Instructions .........................................................................................iii

Chemical Substances Information ............................................................... iv

Battery Information ....................................................................................... iv

CE Conformity ............................................................................................... v

FCC-A Radio Frequency Interference Statement ......................................... v

WEEE Statement .......................................................................................... v

Chapter 1 Overview ��������������������������������������������������������������������������1-1

Mainboard Specications ........................................................................... 1-2

Mainboard Layout ......................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup���������������������������������������������������������������2-1

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ..................................................................2-3

Memory ......................................................................................................2-6

Power Supply ............................................................................................. 2-8

Rear Panel I/O ...........................................................................................2-9

Connector ................................................................................................. 2-11

Jumper .....................................................................................................2-17

Slot ........................................................................................................... 2-19

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ����������������������������������������������������������������������3-1

Entering Setup ...........................................................................................3-2

The Menu Bar ............................................................................................3-4

Main ...........................................................................................................3-5

Advanced ...................................................................................................3-6

Boot .......................................................................................................... 3-11

Security ....................................................................................................3-12

Chipset ..................................................................................................... 3-16

Power ....................................................................................................... 3-17

Save & Exit ...............................................................................................3-19

Appendix WDT & GPIO ������������������������������������������������������������������ A-1

WDT Sample Code ................................................................................... A-2

GPIO Sample Code .................................................................................. A-3

Thank you for choosing the MS-98H9, an excellent industrial computer
board.

Based on the innovative Intel® C236/ Q170/ H110 chipset for optimal

system efciency, the MS-98H9 supports Intel® Skylake i7/ i5/ i3/

Pentium/ Celeron Series Processor in socket LGA1151 and supports
DDR4 2133 UDIMM slots.

In the advanced-level and mid-range market segment, MS-98H9 provides
a high-performance solution for today’s front-end and general purpose
workstation, as well as in the future.

1 Overview

1-2

Overview MS-98H9

Mainboard Specications

Processor

■ C236 SKU supports 6th Gen Intel® Xeon® E3-12xx V5, CoreTM i3, Pentium

Celeron Processors in socket LGA1151.

■ Q170/ H110 SKU supports 6th Gen Intel® Core

TM

i7/i5/i3, Pentium, Celeron

Processor in socket LGA1151.

Chipset

■ C236 SKU: Intel C236 chipset

■ Q170 SKU: Intel Q170 chipset

■ H110 SKU: Intel H110 chipset

Memory

■ C236/ Q170 SKU

- 4 DDR4 UDIMM slots (C236 SKU supports ECC)

- Supports the maximum of 64GB

- Supports dual-channel mode

■ H110 SKU

- 2 DDR4 UDIMM slots

- Supports the maximum of 32GB

- Supports dual-channel mode

LAN

■ LAN1: Intel I219-LM Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller

■ LAN2: Intel I210-AT Gigabit Fast Ethernet controller

SATA

■ C236/ Q170 SKU

- 5 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1 ~ SATA5)

- 1 mSATA slot (shares slot with Mini-PCIe2)

■ H110 SKU

- 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports (SATA1 ~ SATA4)

Audio

■ Realtek ALC887 audio codec

■ 3 audio jacks

Graphics

■ Within Intel® Processor. Integrated Intel® HD Graphics, supports DirectX12.

1-3

Rear Panel I/O

■ 1 PS/2 Mouse/ Keyboard Combo port

■ 2 Gigabit LAN jacks

■ 4 USB 3.0 ports

■ 2 USB 2.0 ports

■ 1 DVI-D port

■ 1 D-Sub port

■ 2 DisplayPort

■ 3 exible audio ports

Onboard Pin Headers/ Connectors/ Jumpers

■ 5 SATA 6Gb/s ports (for C236/ Q170 SKU);

4 SATA 6Gb/s ports (for H110 SKU)

■ C236/Q170 SKUs:

1 x 2*10-pin 2.0-pitch box-header, each of support two USB 3.0-port
2 x 2*5-pin 2.54-pitch box-headers, each of support two USB 2.0-ports

■ H110 SKU:

1 x 2*5-pin 2.54-pitch box-headers, each of support two USB 2.0-ports

■ 6 Serial Port connectors (COM1/2: RS-232/422/485 with Ring/0V/5V/12V;

COM3/4/5/6: RS-232 with 0V/5V/12V)

■ 6 Serial Port Power select jumpers (2 x 2*3-pin 2.0-pitch pin-headers, select

Ring/0V/5V/12V for COM1/2; 4 x 1*3-pin 2.0/2.54-pitch pin-headers, select
0V/5V/12V for COM3/4/5/6)

■ 1 TPM connector

■ 1 Parallel Port connector

■ 1 Front Panel connector

■ 1 Front Audio connector

■ 1 GPIO pin header

■ 1 SMBus connector

■ 1 Chassis Intrusion pin header

■ 1 Clear CMOS jumper

■ 1 AT/ATX Jumper

■ 1 ME Jumper

■ 1 LAN NVM Select Jumper

■ 1 S/PDIF

■ 1 CPU FAN Header

■ 3 System FAN Header

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Overview MS-98H9

Slot

■ C236/ Q170 SKU

- 1 PCIe x16 slot (Gen 3) - PCIe1

- 2 PCIe x4 slots - PCIe2 & PCIe3

- 2 Mini-PCIe slots

- 4 PCI slots

■ H110 SKU

- 1 PCIe x16 slot (Gen 3) - PCIe1

- 1 PCIe x4 slot - PCIe2

- 4 PCI slots

Form Factor

■ ATX size: 305mm x 244mm

Environmental

■ Operating Temperature: -10oC ~ 60oC

■ Storage Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC

■ Humidity: 10% ~ 90% RH, Non-Condensing

SKU Comparison

SKUs

Features

C236 SKU Q170 SKU H110 SKU

PCH C236 Q170 H110

DIMM slot 4 2

SATA 6G/bs port 5 4

mSATA slot 1 0

mini-pcie slot 2 0

Rear panel USB

4 USB 3.0

2 USB 2.0

4 USB 3.0

2 USB 2.0

Onboard USB
pin header

1 USB 3.0 (each supports 2 ports)

2 USB 2.0 (each supports 2 ports)

1 USB 2.0 (each

supports 2 ports)

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Mainboard Layout

D-Sub Port

LAN
Port

USB 3.0

Port

Line-In

Mic-In

Mouse/Keyboard

Combo Port

USB 2.0

Port

DisplayPort

DisplayPort

Line-Out

USB 3.0

Port

LAN
Port

DVI-D Port

Front Audio
Connector

SPDIF-in
Connector

System Fan Connector

CPU
Socket

Mini-PCIe Slot

Clear CMOS
Jumper

AT/ATX
Jumper

GPIO
Pin Header

Parallel Port
Connector

DIMM Slots

COM Port Connector/
Jumper

USB 2.0 Pin
Header

SATA Port

TPM Connector

ME Jumper

USB 3.0
Pin Header

Back Panel

CPU Fan Connector

System Fan

Connector

SMBus
Connector

System Fan
Connector

NVM LAN
Jumper

CPU Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Front Panel
Connector

PCIe Slot

PCI Slot

C236/ Q170 SKU

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D-Sub Port

LAN
Port

USB 3.0

Port

Line-In

Mic-In

Mouse/Keyboard

Combo Port

USB 2.0

Port

DisplayPort

DisplayPort

Line-Out

USB 3.0

Port

LAN
Port

DVI-D Port

Front Audio
Connector

SPDIF-in
Connector

System Fan Connector

CPU
Socket

Clear CMOS
Jumper

AT/ATX
Jumper

GPIO
Pin Header

Parallel Port
Connector

DIMM Slots

COM Port Connector/
Jumper

USB 2.0 Pin
Header

SATA Port

TPM Connector

ME Jumper

Back Panel

CPU Fan Connector

System Fan

Connector

SMBus
Connector

System Fan
Connector

NVM LAN
Jumper

CPU Power
Connector

Power
Connector

Front Panel
Connector

PCIe Slot

PCI Slot

H110 SKU

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This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the com­ponents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if
you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work prop­erly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.

2 Hardware Setup

2-2

Hardware Setup

Components Reference Guide

CPU (Central Processing Unit) ��������������������������������������������������������2-3

Memory ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-6

Power Supply ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-8

System Power Connector: PWRCONN1 ...................................................2-8

CPU Power Connector: JPWR2 .................................................................2-8

Rear Panel I/O �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-9

Connector ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-11

Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN2~4 ..................................... 2-11

I2C Bus Connector: JSMB1 ..................................................................... 2-11

GPIO Pin Header: JGPIO1 ......................................................................2-12

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~5 ..............................................................2-12

Front Panel Connector: JFP1 ...................................................................2-12

USB 2.0 Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 ........................................................ 2-13

USB 3.0 Connector: JUSB3 ..................................................................... 2-13

TPM Module Connector: JTPM1 .............................................................. 2-14

Front Audio Connector: JAUD1 ................................................................2-15

S/PDIF Pinheader: JSPDI1 ...................................................................... 2-15

RS-232 Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 ~ JCOM6 ................................... 2-15

Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1 ................................................................2-16

Jumper���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-17

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ................................................................... 2-17

AT/ATX Select Jumper: JAT1 ................................................................... 2-17

Chassis Intrusion Pinheader: J1 ..............................................................2-17

Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1 ~ JCOMP6 ..................................... 2-18

NVM LAN Jumper: JNVM1 ......................................................................2-18

Slot ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2-19

PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot ........................ 2-19

Mini-PCIe Slot ..........................................................................................2-19

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot ........................................ 2-19

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CPU (Central Processing Unit)

When installing the CPU, make sure that you install the cooler to prevent over­heating. If you do not have the CPU cooler, consult your dealer before turning on
the computer.

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure the
cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make sure
that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between the CPU
and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replacing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the power supply or unplug the power

supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet rst to ensure the safety of CPU.

Introduction to LGA 115x CPU

The surface of LGA 115x CPU. Remember to apply some thermal paste on it for
better heat dispersion.

Alignment Key

Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator

Alignment Key

2-4

Hardware Setup

CPU Installation

When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a cooler attached on
the top to prevent overheating. Meanwhile, do not forget to apply some thermal
paste on CPU before installing the heat sink/cooler fan for better heat disper­sion.

1. Open the load lever and remove the
plastic cap.

2. Lift the load lever up to fully open
position.

3. After con󰘰rming the CPU direction for

correct mating, put down the CPU in

the socket housing frame. Be sure to

grasp on the edge of the CPU base.

Note that the alignment keys are
matched.

4. Engage the load lever while pressing
down lightly onto the load plate.

Alignment Key

Important

Visually inspect if the CPU is seated well into the socket. If not, take out the CPU with
pure vertical motion and reinstall.

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5. Secure the load lever with the hook
under the retention tab.

6. Make sure the four hooks are in proper
position before you install the cooler.
Align the holes on the motherboard

with the cooler. Push down the cooler

until its four clips get wedged into the
holes of the motherboard.

7. Press the four hooks down to fasten

the cooler. Turn over the motherboard

to con󰘰rm that the clip-ends are

correctly inserted.

8. Finally, attach the CPU Fan cable

to the CPU fan connector on the

motherboard.

Important

• Conrm if your CPU cooler is rmly installed before turning on your system.

• Do not touch the CPU socket pins to avoid damage.

• Whenever CPU is not installed, always protect your CPU socket pins with the plastic

cap covered.

• Please refer to the documentation in the CPU cooler package for more details about

the CPU cooler installation.

• Read the CPU status in BIOS.

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Hardware Setup

Memory

Dual-Channel Mode

In Dual-Channel mode, make sure that you install memory modules of the same
type and density in different channel DIMM slots.

C236/Q170 SKU

DIMM1 (Channel A)

DIMM2 (Channel A)

DIMM3 (Channel B)

DIMM4 (Channel B)

H110 SKU

DIMM1 (Channel A)

DIMM3 (Channel B)

Recommended Memory Population

C236/Q170 SKU

Number of DIMMs installed 1 2 3 4

DIMM1 (ch A) V V V V

DIMM2 (ch A) V V

DIMM3 (ch B) V V V

DIMM4 (ch B) V

H110 SKU

Number of DIMMs installed 1 2

DIMM1 (ch A) V V

DIMM3 (ch B) V

Important

• "V" indicates a populated DIMM slot.

• Paired memory installation for Max performance.

• Populate the same DIMM type in each channel, specically: 1. Use the same

DIMM size; 2. Use the same number of ranks per DIMM.

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Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only 󰘰t in the

right orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until

the golden 󰘰nger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.

The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close when
the memory module is properly seated.

3. Manually check if the memory module has been locked in place by the DIMM
slot clips at the sides.

Notch

Volt

Important

• You can barely see the golden nger if the memory module is properly inserted

in the DIMM slot.

• To enable successful system bootup, always insert the memory module into

the DIMM1 rst.

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Hardware Setup

Power Supply

System Power Connector: PWRCONN1

This connector allows you to connect a power supply. To connect to the power
supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orienta-

tion and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply rmly into the

connector.

13.+3.3

V

1.+3.3

V

14.-12V

2.+3.3V

15.Ground

3.Ground

16.PS-ON#

4.+5V

17.Ground

5.Ground

18.Ground

6.+5V

19.Ground

7.Ground

22.+5V

10.+12V

20.-5V

8.PWR OK

23.+5V

11.+1 2V

21.+5V

9.5VSB

24.Ground

1

2.+3.3V

CPU Power Connector: JPWR2

This connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

7.+12V

3.

Ground

5.+12V

1.

Ground

8.+12V

4

.Ground

6.+12V

2.Ground

Important

Make sure that all power connectors are connected to the power supply to ensure
stable operation of the motherboard.

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Rear Panel I/O

h Keyboard / Mouse Combo Port

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/key­board.

h USB 2.0 Port

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as key­board, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

h USB 3.0 Port

The USB 3.0 port is backward-compatible with USB 2.0 devices and supports
data transfer rate up to 5 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed).

h LAN Jack

The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN).
You can connect a network cable to it.

Yellow Green/ Orange

LED Color LED State Condition

Left Yellow Off LAN link is not established.

On (steady state) LAN link is established.

On (blinking) The computer is communicating with another

computer on the LAN.

Right Green Off 10 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

On 100 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

Orange On 1000 Mbit/sec data rate is selected.

D-Sub Port

LAN
Port

USB 3.0

Port

Line-In

Mic-In

Mouse/Keyboard

Combo Port

USB 2.0

Port

DisplayPort

DisplayPort

Line-Out

USB 3.0

Port

LAN
Port

DVI-D Port

C236/ Q170/ H110 SKU

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Hardware Setup

h DVI-D Port

The DVI-D (Digital Visual Interface-Digital) connector allows you to connect an
LCD monitor. It provides a high-speed digital interconnection between the com­puter and its display device. To connect an LCD monitor, simply plug your monitor
cable into the DVI connector, and make sure that the other end of the cable is
properly connected to your monitor (refer to your monitor manual for more infor­mation.)

h D-Sub Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.

h DisplayPort

DisplayPort is a digital display interface standard. This connector is used to con­nect a monitor with DisplayPort inputs.

h Audio Ports

These audio connectors are used for audio devices. It is easy to differentiate
between audio effects according to the color of audio jacks.

■ Line-In (Blue) - Line In, is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other

audio devices.

■ Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

■ Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.

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Connector

Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN2~4

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. When con­necting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive
and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is Ground and should be
connected to GND. If the motherboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset
onboard, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advan­tage of the CPU fan control.

Important

• Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at processor’s ofcial website or

consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

• Fan cooler sets with 3- or 4-pin power connector are both available.

I2C Bus Connector: JSMB1

This connector, known as I2C, is for users to connect System Management Bus
(SMBus) interface.

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Hardware Setup

GPIO Pin Header: JGPIO1

This connector is provided for the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) periph­eral module.

Serial ATA Connector: SATA1~5 (SATA5 for C236/ Q170 SKU)

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can
connect to one Serial ATA device.

Important

Please do not fold the SATA cable into a 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss
may occur during transmission.

Front Panel Connector: JFP1

This front panel connector is provided for electrical connection to the front panel
switches & LEDs and is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design
Guide.

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USB 2�0 Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2

This connector, compliant with Intel I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for con­necting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras,
MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

Speed

SKU

USB 2�0

C236/ Q170 SKU JUSB1, JUSB2

H110 SKU JUSB1

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.

USB 3�0 Connector: JUSB3

The USB 3.0 port is backwards compatible with USB 2.0 devices. It supports data
transfer rates up to 5Gbits/s (SuperSpeed).

5.

USB3_T X_ C_ DN

4.Grou nd

3.USB3 _R X_ DP

2.USB3 _R X_ DN

1.Powe r

10.Gro un d

9. +USB2.0

8. -USB2.0

7.Grou nd

6.USB3 _T X_ C_ DP

20.No Pin

19.Pow er

18.USB 3_ RX _D N

17.USB 3_ RX _D P

16.Gro un d

15.USB 3_ TX _C _D N

14.USB 3_ TX _C _D P

13.Gro un d

12.USB 2. 0 -

11. +

USB2.0

Important

•

Note that the VCC and GND pins must be connected correctly to avoid possible
damage.

•

To use a USB 3.0 device, you must connect the device to a USB 3.0 port through
an optional USB 3.0 compliant cable.

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TPM Module Connector: JTPM1

This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional).
Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details.

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Front Audio Connector: JAUD1

This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with
Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

S/PDIF Pinheader: JSPDI1

This pinheader is used to connect S/PDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect
Format) interface for digital audio transmission.

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Parallel Port Connector: JLPT1

The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel
port bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced
Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

1.RS TB#

3.PR ND0

5.PR ND1

7.PR ND2

9.PR ND3

11.PRND 4

13.P RND5

15.P RND6

17.P RND7

19.A CK#

21.B USY

23.P E

25.S LCT

10.G round

14.G round

8.LP T_SLI N#

12.G round

6.PI NIT#

4.ER R#

2.AF D#

24.G round

22.G round

26.N o

Pin

20.G round

18.G round

16.G round

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Serial Port Connector: JCOM1~6

This connector is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/receives
16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial device to it.

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

NDCD
NSIN
NSOUT
NDTR
GND
NDSR
NRTS
NCTS
VCC_COM

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
12V or 5V power output,

selected by jumper

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

422 TXD­422 RXD+
422 TXD+
422 RXD­GND
NC
NC
NC
NC

Transmit Data, Negative
Receive Data, Positive
Transmit Data, Positive
Receive Data, Negative
Signal Ground
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection

RS-422

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

485 TXD­485 TXD+
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
NC
NC

Transmit Data, Negative
Transmit Data, Positive
No Connection
No Connection
Signal Ground
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection
No Connection

RS-485

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
VCC_COM1

Data Carrier Detect
Receive Data
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Signal Ground
Data Set Ready
Request To Send
Clear To Send
Voltage select setting

by J1

RS-232

COM1/ 2: RS-232/422/485 with Ring/0V/5V/12V

COM3/ 4/ 5/ 6: RS-232 with 0V/5V/12V

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Jumper

Important

Avoid adjusting jumpers when the system is on; it will damage the motherboard.

Clear CMOS Jumper: J_CMOS1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard that has a power supply from an external battery

to keep the data of system conguration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can

automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system

conguration, set the jumper to clear data.

Normal Clear CMOS

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Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to

1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage

the motherboard.

AT/ATX Select Jumper: JAT1

This jumper allows users to select between AT and ATX power.

ATX AT

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Chassis Intrusion Pinheader: J1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the computer
case is opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system

will record this intrusion and a warning message will ash on screen. To clear the

warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

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Serial Port Power Jumper: JCOMP1 ~ JCOMP6

These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports.

+5V +12V

1 1

Ring (Default)

VCC5

JCOMP1/2

JCOMP3~6

1

2 2 2

1

+12V

1

NVM LAN Jumper: JNVM1

Use this jumper to specify the operation of LAN.

On: Enable security

and the INVM lock

O󰘯: Disable security

and the INVM lock

(Non-secure mode)

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Slot

PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) Slot

The PCI Express slot supports PCIe interface expansion cards.

PCIe x16 slot

Mini-PCIe Slot (for C236/ Q170 SKU)

The Mini-PCIe slot is provided for wireless LAN cards, TV tuner cards, Robson
NAND Flash cards and other Mini-PCIe cards.

The MINIPCIE2 is also shared to be mSATA slot. The mSATA slot is for mSATA
interface solid state drives (SSD).

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports PCI interface expansion cards.

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power
supply rst. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to cong­ure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as

jumpers, switches or BIOS conguration.

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This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows

users to congure the system for optimal use.

Users may need to run the Setup program when:

■ An error message appears on the screen at system startup and re-

quests users to run SETUP.

■ Users want to change the default settings for customized features.

Important

• Please note that BIOS update assumes technician-level experience.

• As the system BIOS is under continuous update for better system

performance, the illustrations in this chapter should be held for
reference only.

3 BIOS Setup

3-2

BIOS Setup MS-98H9

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> or <F2>
key to enter Setup.

Press <DEL> or <F2> to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You
may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <De­lete> keys.

Important

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the description may
be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for reference only.

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Control Keys

← → Select Screen

↑ ↓ Select Item

Enter Select

+ - Change Option

F1

General Help

F7 Previous Values

F9 Optimized Defaults

F10 Save & Exit

Esc Exit

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the rst menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use

the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted

setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you nd a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain elds that means
a sub-menu can be launched from this eld. A sub-menu contains additional op­tions for a eld parameter. You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the eld

and press <Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to

enter values and move from eld to eld within a sub-menu. If you want to return

to the main menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the ap­propriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press
<Esc> to exit the Help screen.

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The Menu Bar

▶Main

Use this menu for basic system congurations, such as time, date, etc.

▶Advanced

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.

▶Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

▶Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

▶Chipset

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard chipsets.

▶Power

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

▶Save & Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings
into the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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Main

▶System Date

This setting allows you to set the system date. The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>.

▶System Time

This setting allows you to set the system time. The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.

▶SATA Mode Selection

This setting species the SATA controller mode.

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Advanced

▶Full Screen Logo Display

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes­sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer’s full-screen logo.

When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up
sequence, hiding normal POST messages.

When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead
of the full-screen logo.

Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to
the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a suf-

cient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this BIOS

feature for a faster boot-up time.

▶Bootup NumLock State

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting
to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to
[Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

▶Option ROM Messages

This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is ini­tialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI
BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of op­tional ROM.

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▶Super IO Conguration

▶Serial Port 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5/ 6

This setting enables/disables the specied serial port.

▶Change Settings

This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the specied

serial port.

▶Mode Select

Select an operation mode for the serial port 1 and 2.

▶Parallel Port

This setting enables/disables the parallel port.

▶Change Settings

This setting is used to change the address & IRQ settings of the parallel
port.

▶Device Mode

Select an operation mode for the parallel port.

▶Watch Dog Timer

You can enable the system watch-dog timer, a hardware timer that generates
a reset when the software that it monitors does not respond as expected each
time the watch dog polls it.

▶FIFO Mode

This setting controls the FIFO data transfer mode.

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▶CPU Conguration

▶Hyper-threading

The processor uses Hyper-Threading technology to increase transaction
rates and reduces end-user response times. The technology treats the two
cores inside the processor as two logical processors that can execute instruc­tions simultaneously. In this way, the system performance is highly improved.
If you disable the function, the processor will use only one core to execute the
instructions. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support
HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.

▶Intel Virtualization Technology

Virtualization enhanced by Intel Virtualization Technology will allow a platform
to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions.
With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple “Virtual”
systems.

▶Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm)

EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to dynam­ically adjust processor voltage and core frequency, which can result in de­creased average power consumption and decreased average heat produc­tion.

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▶H/W Monitor

These items display the current status of all monitored hardware devices/
components such as voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

▶Smart Fan Conguration

▶CPUFAN1, SYSFAN2, SYSFAN3, SYSFAN4

These settings enable/disable the Smart Fan function. Smart Fan is an ex­cellent feature which will adjust the CPU/system fan speed automatically de­pending on the current CPU/system temperature, avoiding the overheating to
damage your system.

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▶PCI/PCIE Device Conguration

▶Legacy USB Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use any USB 1.1/2.0 device in the operating
system that does not support or have any USB 1.1/2.0 driver installed, such
as DOS and SCO Unix.

▶Audio Controller

This setting enables/disables the onboard audio controller.

▶Launch OnBoard LAN OpROM

These settings enable/disable the initialization of the onchip LAN Boot ROM
during bootup. Selecting [Disabled] will speed up the boot process.

▶GPIO Group Conguration

▶GPO0 ~ GPO3 Data

These settings control the operation mode of the specied GPIO.

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Boot

▶Boot Option #1/ 2/ 3

This setting allows users to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS at­tempts to load the disk operating system.

▶Hard Drive BBS Priorities

This setting allows users to set the priority of the specied devices. First press
<Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Then you may use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select

the desired device, then press <+>, <-> or <PageUp>, <PageDown> key to move
it up/down in the priority list.

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Security

▶Administrator Password

Administrator Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility.

▶User Password

User Password controls access to the system at boot and to the BIOS Setup
utility.

▶Chassis Intrusion

The eld enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status

and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened.

▶Trusted Computing

▶Security Device Support

This setting enables/disables BIOS support for security device. When set to
[Disable], the OS will not show security device. TCG EFI protocol and INT1A
interface will not be available.

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▶AMT Conguration

Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) is hardware-based technology for
remotely managing and securing PCs out-of-band.

▶PCH-FW Conguration

▶ME FW Version, ME Firmware Mode/ Type/ SKU

These settings show the rmware information of the Intel ME (Management

Engine).

▶ME Uncong on RTC Clear State

This setting enables/disables ME Firmware Un-congure on RTC clear state.

▶ME State

This setting enables/disables the MDES BIOS status code.

▶fTPM Switch Selection

This setting allows users to select the fTPM switch.

▶TPM Device Selection

This setting allows users to select the TPM device.

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▶Firmware Update Conguration

▶ME FW Image Re-Flash

This setting enables/disables the ME FW image reash.

▶Serial Port Console Redirection

▶Console Redirection

Console Redirection operates in host systems that do not have a monitor and
keyboard attached. This setting enables/disables the operation of console re­direction. When set to [Enabled], BIOS redirects and sends all contents that
should be displayed on the screen to the serial COM port for display on the
terminal screen. Besides, all data received from the serial port is interpreted
as keystrokes from a local keyboard.

▶Console Redirection Settings

▶Terminal Type

To operate the system’s console redirection, you need a terminal support­ing ANSI terminal protocol and a RS-232 null modem cable connected be-

tween the host system and terminal(s). This setting species the type of

terminal device for console redirection.

▶ Bits per second, Data Bits, Parity, Stop Bits

This setting species the transfer rate (bits per second, data bits, parity,

stop bits) of Console Redirection.

▶Flow Control

Flow control is the process of managing the rate of data transmission be-

tween two nodes. It’s the process of adjusting the ow of data from one

device to another to ensure that the receiving device can handle all of the
incoming data. This is particularly important where the sending device is ca­pable of sending data much faster than the receiving device can receive it.

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▶VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support

This setting enables/disables the VT-UTF8 combination key support for
ANSI/VT100 terminals.

▶Recorder Mode, Resolution 100x31

These settings enable/disable the recorder mode and the resolution
100x31.

▶ Legacy OS Redirection Resolution

This setting species the redirection resolution of legacy OS.

▶Putty Keypad

PuTTY is a terminal emulator for Windows. This setting controls the numer­ic keypad for use in PuTTY.

▶Redirection After BIOS POST

This setting determines whether or not to keep terminals console redirec­tion running after the BIOS POST has booted.

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BIOS Setup MS-98H9

Chipset

▶Primary Display

This setting species which is your primary graphics adapter.

▶DVMT Pre-Allocated

This setting denes the DVMT pre-allocated memory. Pre-allocated memory is

the small amount of system memory made available at boot time by the system
BIOS for video. Pre-allocated memory is also known as locked memory. This is
because it is "locked" for video use only and as such, is invisible and unable to be
used by the operating system.

▶DVMT Total Gfx Mem

This setting species the memory size for DVMT.

▶Primary IGFX Boot Display

Use the eld to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s)

of the system.

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Power

▶Restore AC Power Loss

This setting species whether your system will reboot after a power failure or

interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.

[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.

[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power failure

or interrupt occurred.

▶Deep Sleep Mode

The setting species the Deep Sleep power saving mode. S5 is almost the same

as G3 Mechanical Off, except that the PSU still supplies power, at a minimum,
to the power button to allow return to S0. A full reboot is required. No previous
content is retained. Other components may remain powered so the computer can
“wake” on input from the keyboard, clock, modem, LAN, or USB device.
An Intel® RMT Desktop/All-in-One PC has the following characteristics

• Instantly ready - No waiting, your desktop and apps ready in a ash.

• Always valuable – Your PC is an essential, integrated part your life – from

storing and sharing digital memories to staying connecting with friends

• Always Current – Your PC stays active with app and social media updates,

ealtime alerts while consuming minimal power.

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• Compliant to Regulatory requirements – Meets applicable regulatory

requirements for an always on desktop/All-in-One PC Intel® RMT is a replacement
for Windows Sleep (S3) and is designed to achieve the above said characteristics.

We suggest customer don't install iRMT, if they need normal S3.

** Advanced Resume Events Control **

▶OnChip GbE/USB/RING

This eld species whether the system will be awakened from power saving

modes when activity or input signal of onchip LAN/ USB/ RING is detected.

▶PCIE/PCI PME

This eld species whether the system will be awakened from power saving

modes when activity or input signal of onboard PCIE/PCI PME is detected.

▶RTC

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time
clock) alarm awakens the system from suspend mode.

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Save & Exit

▶Save Changes and Reset

Save changes to CMOS and reset the system.

▶Discard Changes and Exit

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

▶Discard Changes

Abandon all changes.

▶Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the motherboard manufacturer

specically for optimal performance of the motherboard.

▶Save as User Defaults

Save changes as the user’s default prole.

▶Restore User Defaults

Restore the user’s default prole.

▶Launch EFI Shell from lesystem device

This setting helps to launch the EFI Shell application from one of the available

le system devices.

2-A-1

This appendix provides the sample codes of WDT (Watch Dog Timer)
and GPIO (General Purpose Input/ Output).

Appendix

WDT & GPIO

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WDT & GPIO MS-98H9

WDT Sample Code

SIO_INDEX_Port equ 04Eh
SIO_DATA_Port equ 04Fh
SIO_UnLock_Value equ 087h
SIO_Lock_Value equ 0AAh
WatchDog_LDN equ 007h
WDT_UNIT equ 60h ;60h=second, 68h=minute, 40h=Disabled Watchdog timer
WDT_Timer equ 30 ;ex. 30 seconds

Sample code:
;Enable config mode
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, SIO_UnLock_Value
out dx, al
jmp short $+2 ;Io_delay
jmp short $+2 ;Io_delay
out dx, al
;Change to WDT
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 07h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
mov al, WatchDog_LDN
out dx, al
;Acive WDT
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 30h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
in al, dx
or al, 01h
out dx, al
;set timer
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 0F6h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
m

ov al, WDT_Timer

out dx, al
;set UINT
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 0F5h
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
m

ov al, WDT_UNIT

out dx, al
;enable reset
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, 0FAh
out dx, al
mov dx, SIO_DATA_Port
in al, dx
or al, 01h
out dx, al
;close config mode
mov dx, SIO_INDEX_Port
mov al, SIO_Lock_Value

out dx, al

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GPIO Sample Code

 GPI 0 ~ GPI 3

GPI 0 GPI 1 GPI 2 GPI 3

IO Address F040h F040h F040h F040h

Slave Address 9Ch 9Ch 9Ch 9Ch

SIO GPIO Register 42h 42h 42h 22h

Bit 1 2 3 3

Sample code #1 #1 #1 #1

 GPO 0 ~ GPO 3

GPO 0 GPO 1 GPO 2 GPO 3

IO Address F040h F040h F040h F040h

Slave Address 9Ch

9Ch

9Ch

9Ch

SIO GPIO Register 22h 22h 22h 22h

Bit 4 5 6 7

Sample code #2 #2 #2 #2

SMBUS_BASE_ADDRESS equ F040h

;IO Address

SLAVEADDRESS equ 9Ch

;Slave Address

GPI0_REG equ 42h

GPO0_REG equ 22h

GPO0_Value equ 00010000b

Sample Code:

#1 : Get GPI 0 status

mov dx, GPI0_REG

in al, dx

;al bit0 = GPI 0 status

#2 : Set GPO 0 status to high

mov dx, GPO0_REG

in al, dx
and al, not GPO0_Value

or al, GPO0_Value

;al bit4 = GPO 0 status

out dx, al